A micro motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy which is used to drive the device in which it is installed.In automobiles, except for the starter to run engine, the rest of the power distribution in the car is coming from automotive micro motors. Earlier, micro motor was used only as the power source for the wiper, windshield scrubber, electric pumps, and automatic antenna parts as...

Automotive lubricants are mainly used to reduce friction between the components of thevehicle thus increasing the efficiency of the vehicle. Lubricants are also used to absorb the heat generated between the parts of the vehicle and enhance the efficiency of fuel, thus increasing the longevity of the vehicle. End-user/Technology Lubricants are widely used in diesel trucks, passenger cars,and ligh...

Lane warning system is a mechanism designed to warn the driver when the vehicle begins to move out of its laneon freeways and arterial roads. The 3 main causes of collisions are driver error, distractions and drowsiness. The automotive lane warning systems is mainly designed to reduce accidents due to these causes. In 2009 the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began study...

The interior components and systems in an automotive are referred to as automotive interior. They are designed to provide comfort and style to the automobiles and act as a differentiating factor for the automobile manufacturers in the competitive market. They play an important role in influencing the buying decision of the automobile buyers. The automotive interior market is expected to grow at a ...

By 2018, Low Emission Vehicle market is expected to grow by 30% to $XXX million from $XXX million in 2011. Low emission vehicle is a motor vehicle that emits relatively low levels of motor vehicle emissions. These vehicles are hybrid vehicles which involve a combination of traditional engines (Internal Combustion Engines) and electric vehicles. These vehicles will refrain the discharge of unburned...

An automotive heat exchanger is used to transfer heat between two mediums that are at different temperatures and in thermal contact with each other. For example, in case of an internal combustion engine, the engine coolant flows through the radiator coils in a circular motion while the air flows across these coils to cool the engine. The automotive segment had acquired more than 25% market share i...

Gears have become a major distinguished component in the automotive systems. Automotive differential systems, steering systems and transmission systems employ gears extensively. As the global automotive industry is under recovery and the sales close to pre-recession levels, there is an increased demand for automotive gears recently. Increase in the production of vehicles, increasing demand for imp...

The automotive fuel tank market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.68% during 2017-2022, to a market size of USD 16.26 billion by the year 2020. Fuel tank or petrol tank is a safe container for the flammable fluid which is typically a part of theengine system. It may range in size and complexity from the small tank to multi-chambered. Two technologies used to make fuel tanks for automobiles are Me...

The global automotive filter market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2017 to 2021 from US$6.3 Billion (Approx.) in 2017 to US$XX Billion in 2021. A fuel filter is a filter in the fuel line that eliminates the dirt and dust particles from the fuel, normally made into cartridges containing a filter paper. Without fuel filter dust particles will enter through into the system causing failure...

A fuel cell is an electrochemical cell that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction of fuel with an oxidizing agent. Every fuel cell has two electrodes calledthe anode and cathode. The reactions that produce electricity take place at the electrodes.Every fuel cell also has an electrolyte, which carries electrically charged particles from one el...

The Front-End Module (FEM) in vehicles is a system, typically made up of steel or plastic, that provides an appealing and secure user interface to the vehicles. Many a times, it is personalized according to customer requirements. FEM forms a crucial part of the vehicles since this modular system also reinforces the structure (chassis, main rails, shotguns), respecting its robustness (tolerances of...

The braking system is used to control and stop the vehicle's speed to avoid accidents.Disc brakes and drum brakes, employed in most of the automobiles, are classified under the friction braking system. The functionality of disc brakes is observed from the friction exerted on the propelling disc by the brake pads, while that of drum brakes is observed by the rubbing of brake shoes on the inner surf...

Automotive financing is one of the largest markets that is available for both automotive as well as financing companies to exploit. Financing usually includes loaning and leasing activities through various channels of finance such as the banks, contractual agreement bank, credit unions, CLFCs as well as companies that provide independent financial and leasing help.In this type of system there is a...

Automotive fault circuit controller controls the amount of current flowing and thereby providing uninterrupted operation of the system in the automotive. The fault circuit controller are continually improvised with the superconductor to suit the technology advancement in the power network of the automotive. The automotive fault circuit controller puts a cap on the modification of the network, as i...

A portable Exhaust Analyzer can measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxide. It came as a shock to the automotive industry when reports about Volkswagen rigging the emission tests for 11 million cars came to light. It created ripples among the environmental protection agencies. However, it was viewed as an opportunity by analyzer manufacturers...

Increasing greenhouse emissions from automotive, growing scandals in exhaust systems and strict regulatory norms levied by EPA have played major factors in propelling the growth of global automotive exhaust after-treatment systems market. However, several technical difficulties such as high pressure to force the exhaust through the filtering system, passive regeneration system requiring highway dr...

Automotive machines are the fuel consuming parts of vehicles and automobiles. There are a large variety of propulsion systems available for automobiles. One of the main characteristics that distinguishes an automotive engine from a stationary engine or a marine engine is a high power-to-weight ratio which is achieved by using a high rotational speed. End-user/Technology The automobile industry i...

Automotive energy harvesting and regeneration is the capturing, extracting and storing of the energy from different sources for the application in the vehicles to improve the energy efficiency. The energy is generated from sources like wind, thermal, solar, or kinetic energy. The energy thus produced are stored in capacitors and batteries and are used by the vehicle in the operation. Market Dynam...

Automotive Electric bus has a huge market potential at this time of rising environmental awareness. One of the primary drivers for this particular market is the rising need to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Though electric buses require a high initial investment compared to those with compressed natural gas (CNG), diesel, or hybrid engines, they apparently offer greater benefits in the long ru...

Drive shafts are used in transmitting power from the engine to the wheels using mechanical linkages. Automotive drive shafts are made up of steel, aluminium and carbon fiber. Automotive drive shafts made of aluminium are light and sturdy. At the same time, aluminium enables the drive shafts to be balanced, produce more rotating speed and also reduces the overall weight of the vehicle. They also re...

In Direct Methanol fuel cells, methanol is used as primary source of energy. The Indirect Methanol fuel cell uses a combination of methanol and hydrogen, whereas in Direct-Methanol fuel cell liquid methanol gets directly converted to electric energy. Liquid methanol is used as fuel in fuel cells because of its high density, reasonable stability and ability to store energy. But since the efficiency...

The use of telematics services such as information, navigation, security, diagnostics and entertainment has increased in recent years and is expected to grow significantly in CAGR over the coming years. At the same time, over the next five to ten years, it is expected that there will be an uptick in the demand for connected and independent vehicles worldwide. Telematics and connected vehicles requ...

A coolant is a substance, typically liquid or gas, that is used to reduce or regulate the temperature of a system. An automotive coolant is a coolant designed to remove excess heat from the internal combustion engines of automobiles. Only one third of the total energy from combustion of fuel is converted to work by the operating engine. This work is used to move the vehicle. The rest two third of ...

A hose is defined as a flexible hollow tube structure designed to carry fluids from one location to another. Hoses are made from one or a combination of many different materials. Based on the environment and pressure needed in the applications, materials like nylon, polyurethane, polyethylene, PVC, or synthetic or natural rubbers are used. A serpentine beltis a single, continuous belt used to driv...

In general, bearings are highly engineered, precision-made components that enable machinery to move at extremely high speeds and carry remarkable loads with ease and efficiency. They must be able to offer high precision, reliability and durability, as well as the ability to rotate at high speeds with minimal noise and vibration.Automotive bearings are the wheel bearings that allowthe wheels to rot...

Augmented reality displays are a more intuitive and safer way to use navigation, access information, make calls, and listen to music without moving the eyes away from the road. All the information can be displayed on the windshield, a projector screen to decrease the driver's distraction and offer safety and convenience. Market Dynamics The key drivers of this technology is that there is no need...

An antifreeze is an additive to coolant which lowers the freezing point of a water-based liquid and increases its boiling point. By using an antifreeze mixture, freezing-point depression for cold environments and also boiling-point elevation for higher coolant temperature can be achieved, which provides extra protection against freezing of the coolant or overheating of the engine. Several other co...

There are three major components in an automotive charging system- the battery, the voltage regulator and the alternator. The alternator is a generator that works with the battery and generates power for the electric components of the vehicle such as the interior and exterior lights and the instrument panel. It products AC power through electromagnetism, and derives its name from AC (Alternating C...

An automotive air filter is the engine's first line of defence against harmful pollutants and particles that can hamper its performance and even cause significant long-term damage.Filters ensure that the car runs more efficientlyby keeping harmful debris at bayand its performance has a direct bearing on the passenger satisfaction and experience.It is the vital component of a vehicle and is compose...

The growing trend of lean manufacturing of automotive with the knack of designing and manufacturing lighter weight vehicles have required the designers and engineers to find out new prospective ways and materials to solve the challenges in designing in the auto-manufacturing industry. Adhesive tapes have the ability of providing highly efficient and effective bonding solutions for auto assembly pr...